Personal:
Groulx served in the United States Navy from 1995-2001 before a motorcycle accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. Seven months after the accident, Groulx discovered wheelchair rugby and was immediately interested. His Paralympic career began with wheelchair rugby, making three U.S. Paralympic Teams (2004, 2008, 2012) before switching to handcycling. Prior to his injury, he served as a nuclear-trained electrician’s mate and diver on a fast-track submarine stationed out of Norfolk, Va. Before joining the Navy, he attended the University of Tennessee on a volleyball scholarship. ...Son of William and Jean Groulx…Has three sisters…Married Amy Brady on Sept. 24, 2005…Father of twins Grace and William…Hobbies include sports, reading and chasing his twins around…Was nominated for an ESPY in the Best Male Athlete with a Disability category in 2009…Named the U.S. Quad Rugby Association Athlete of the Year in 2010.